maxiebaby

Hey.. I've had a lot of success on ebay... I try clothes on a fashion bug plus to get a good size idea then I search ebay for my stuff.. i've gotten a lot of great deals that way.... you have to poke through a bit to find the deals or the "lots" but you can get good stuff cheap... good luck!! Merideth

Fabulous!!! Great Job!!! Yes, we'd love to see some pix!!! Keep up the good work!!

Holy crap.. I have no other words then that... awesome job though!!

Don't despair.. you probably need an adjustment.. and avoid fast food altogether.. it's bad no matter how smart your menu choice seems... are you getting any exercise? even just walking is better then nothing.. I walk on my lunch break every day.. i'm up to a mile at lunchtime and try to take another walk in the evenings... do you feel restriction at all? do you feel like you can eat more then you should? are you drinking with your meal? (you shouldn't)... hang in there.. it's a process but you'll get there...

awwww... he is cute.. but HEY!! He is my brother too you know... he looks very laid back and a bit sarcastic!! he'll fit right in.... i posted a photo of myself... all by myself too i might add... you should be proud! it's the first photo of myself that i've actually allowed and liked in probably more then a decade!!

Not to worry.. I had tried everything and this is what worked for me.. I can't believe any bariatric doctor would advise against it, he/she must not be up on the lapband or they'd be happy for you and supportive.. but I guess that's what we are here for!! Good luck!! You'll do fine... and you won't ever regret it... merideth

I'll take them... !!! thanks!!! how do i send you my info? merideth

I'm with you... I've told everyone and I don't care what they think.... the vast majority have been supportive and the few who actually had the nerve to ask why i didn't just exercise and eat right were treated to a run down of my more then a decade worth of self and doctor supervised weight loss attempts... but again, I've never much cared what other people think of me.. the only opinion that matters is mine.... Merideth

I Agree... YUCK... I have never been able to stomach these things.. powder or premixed shakes.. they are just nasty to me... no matter what the flavor... have you tried drinkable yogurt?? If you're onto food, or when you are, I have a scrambled egg w/ cheese (i'm not a big meat eater) or egg salad to help w/ protein intake.... I also sometimes mix in some canned chicken for chicken/egg salad.......there are also some pretty good protein bars out there just chew them good.... I use them too.... good luck... Merideth P.S... my sister, uses the powder and fruit/yogurt/ice and makes a smoothie in her blender.. she likes it... i still don't but that works for her... she's here too... mona-camille.....

Blah Blah Blah...... Just giving the proper info..... sorry you told me about this site yet?? hahahaha

Hi, I know by now you've had your surgery but I just thought I'd tell you that mine was stitched in place. I had mine done here in the states and my surgeon prefers to stitch them a little to help prevent slippage.. just fyi... hope your surgery went well and hope it's working for you!! Merideth

I called my Doctor and asked... I'll let you know what answer I get but I have been to an amusement park (local) since my surgery and while I didn't go on any coasters or anything too wild, I did fine... But my upcoming trip will be a different story so I would like to know as well and I'll let you know what I find out....

Yeah, I'd like to know about this as well as I am an avid Disney World fan / traveler / pass holder.... and I have my first trip since I was banded coming up.. in 16 Days Baby!! Anyway, I was wondering about this too... anyone????

Hi all... I'm the sister who, as it turns out, does NOT have an infection at my port...I went into my surgeon the following monday (2 days later).. there is no infection at my port. He says ER doc's just don't know anything about banding and make assumptions... so I was put on a high dose of antibiotics for nothing.... Dr. Boorse suggested giving it a week or so to see how it goes as it may have been viral (green poop). As of this writing (10 days later from ER visit), I am in my 4th day of almost no pain so I guess he was right..... Ramona: Robin suffered from Idiopathic Bronchial Stenosis.... Idiopathic = unknown origin Bronchial = Bronchial tubes Stenosis = Narrowing.... so all, that means her breathing tubes were slowly growing shut and there was no known source and no known cure... In fact, she was one of 5 people worldwide (at the time anyway) who had this problem. She was in a coma for 4 weeks before they transferred her to Philadelphia where she was overdosed with Ativan, which culminated in her brain dead state. and yes all.. I HAVE SOME CLOTHES!! I just have to get my act together and get them posted... but i'll have anywhere from size 20 - 28...... that much i can tell you now... I'll get myself in gear soon I promise.... hopefully this weekend.... :)

That's ok.. I'll get over it...